City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 3 – The First Male Lead Appears

The surrounding classmates, who had been secretly hoping to witness some drama, were all stunned upon hearing these words.

Everyone knew full well how deeply Gu Junqing usually adored Murong Wan, so no one expected him to give up pursuing her today.

Some self-proclaimed pretty female students already had stars in their eyes, while others began to hesitate—after all, Gu Junqing’s possessiveness was indeed somewhat overwhelming.

Murong Wan was also taken aback, never imagining Gu Junqing would agree so readily.

“Don’t think acting like this will make me like you,” Murong Wan frowned.

“Are you sure you won’t send people to follow me or disturb my life anymore?”

Gu Junqing’s former self had failed to cut ties when he should have, instead intensifying his pursuit to extremes, which ultimately led to personal and familial tragedy.

“Of course. I’m in my final year of high school now, and academics are what matter most. As for you—are you some celestial beauty that I must chase after?”

“Alright, class is about to start. Go back to your seat,” Gu Junqing said indifferently.

Seeing Gu Junqing treat her this way actually put Murong Wan’s mind at ease, though it also irked her slightly.

“Am I not a little fairy?” Murong Wan wondered as she returned to her seat. Feeling unburdened, she relaxed considerably, and her impression of Gu Junqing improved quite a bit.

【Ding, detected female lead Murong Wan’s favorability toward the host has increased by 10. Current favorability: 0 (Strangers)】

【Ding, altered plot direction. Reward: 500 Villain Points, 100 Villain Luck】

【Ding, detected Villain Points have reached 2000. System automatically upgraded. Mall mode unlocked, lottery mode unlocked. Rewarding host with Insight Eye (to view male lead and female lead information)】

Hearing the System’s notifications, Gu Junqing raised an eyebrow and used Insight Eye on Murong Wan.

[Name: Murong Wan]
[Age: 18]
[Charm: 90]
[Favorability: 0]
[Female Lead Halo: 520]

Looking at these stats, Gu Junqing could only remark that she truly lived up to being the female lead—her charm was nearly on par with his own.

Of course, even without considering his family background, Gu Junqing’s charm alone was enough to captivate countless girls.

Gu Junqing then checked his own panel.

[Host: Gu Junqing]
[Combat Power: 40 (Average: 5)]
[Charm: 90 (Average: 50)]
[Villain Luck: 0]
[Villain Points: 2000]
[Skills: Advanced Learning Ability; Intermediate Piano Skill; Intermediate English Skill; Intermediate Math Ability; Intermediate Driving Skill]
[Items: None]
[Mall Unlocked, Lottery Unlocked]

The Mall and Lottery were now open. He wondered what they contained, hoping for items that could help him learn medical skills or further boost his combat power.

Just as Gu Junqing was about to check the Mall and Lottery interfaces, the class bell rang. At that moment, a young man walked in. Gu Junqing narrowed his eyes, his expression instantly turning inscrutable.

Watching the entering young man, Gu Junqing murmured, “So this is the male lead? I have to say, male leads really are all about putting on a show—looking refined and making a grand entrance at the last second.”

He immediately used Insight Eye to probe the male lead’s information.

[Male Lead: Lin Tian]
[Combat Power: 25]
[Charm: 70]
[Protagonist Halo: 850]
【Golden Finger: Golden Eye (See-through Objects)】

“Just as described in the book. Fortunately, the protagonist isn’t the elite soldier or divine doctor type at the beginning. Otherwise, with my current strength, I wouldn’t be a match for him.”

Gu Junqing learned from the book that the protagonist relied on this Golden Eye talent to start his fortune through gambling on raw jade stones. Later, due to various serendipitous encounters, the Golden Eye evolved, enabling it not only to penetrate objects like stones but also to see through human bodies and perceive everything in the later stages.

“This talent is great, but it’s not good for the body. Nutritional supplements probably won’t be enough. For Lin Tian’s health, this talent should rightfully belong to me!” Gu Junqing thought with a serious and righteous expression.

“System, can I seize his talent?”

【Yes. You only need to gradually weaken his Protagonist Halo and then purchase the Talent Theft Talisman from the system store to steal his talent.】

“The difference in our Luck is too vast. How can I seize his Luck?” Gu Junqing pondered for a moment.

His eyes inadvertently fell on Murong Wan’s retreating figure. By winning over the female lead’s heart and mind and undermining the male lead’s endeavors, he should be able to grow steadily. However, this would require careful planning.

Just then, a beautiful female teacher walked in. Her jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her jade-like bone structure was naturally exquisite. She wore a crisp white stand-collar blouse that accentuated her graceful figure.

Her arms were as fair and flawless as fine mutton-fat jade.

Below, she wore knee-length tailored shorts, revealing a pair of fair, full, and perfectly straight legs—plump, well-proportioned, and standing tall with an alluring beauty that captivated the eye.

She wore simple black pantyhose, with the subtle texture faintly visible, evoking wild imaginations. Paired with towering high heels, they made her appear even more slender and statuesque.

Her name was Yu Miaojin, a teacher who had graduated just two years ago but already served as both homeroom teacher and math instructor.

Despite being a recent graduate, she had a rather stern temperament—perhaps to maintain discipline, as a gentler demeanor might not command respect. Her teaching skills and classroom management were top-tier, though it might also be due to her beauty, which kept the male students in check.

Gu Junqing couldn’t help but marvel at her allure.

Of course, he already knew that Yu Miaojin was not just a teacher but also one of the female leads.

“Alright, settle down. Let’s go over last semester’s final exam results,” Yu Miaojin said, tapping the desk and picking up the score sheet. “Class first, grade first—still our Gu Junqing. Class second, grade second—still our Murong Wan. Let’s give them a round of applause!” She led the clapping herself.

The class wasn’t surprised by these rankings, as these two academic elites had long dominated the top spots.

When Murong Wan heard she was second in the class again, she shot a glare at Gu Junqing, who was baffled by her reaction.

But when the teacher announced the tenth place in the class and called out Lin Tian’s name, everyone gasped in disbelief.

Lin Tian had always been last in the class, even ranking at the bottom of the entire grade. How could he suddenly jump to tenth place?

Even Yu Miaojin paused in thought and asked Lin Tian, “How did you achieve this result?”

Lin Tian rose to his feet unhurriedly, a smug smile spreading across his face. “Teacher, over the past few months, I’ve finally realized the importance of studying. That’s why I’ve been burning the midnight oil every day, which allowed me to achieve these results.”

Although many classmates remained skeptical, they couldn’t help but view him in a new light.

Yu Miaojin smiled warmly. “Very good. Keep up the effort. You have the potential to get into an excellent university.”

One had to admit the sheer power of the Protagonist Halo—even such a flimsy, full-of-holes excuse could easily make others believe it.

Gu Junqing scoffed inwardly. He just used his Golden Eyes to copy from others, didn’t he? Wait until the next exam when I restrict your Golden Eyes—let’s see how you’ll cheat then.

Nothing but a country bumpkin who lucked into the Golden Eyes talent.